Can WBCT Be a Game-Changer in the Assessment of Ankle Sprain and Ankle Instability?
Key Points: The most important advantage of weight bearing CT (WBCT), which utilizes cone beam CT (CBCT) technology (a three-dimensional (3D) imaging modality) is immediate access to 3D images, resulting in faster and better diagnostic capabilities. Up to 40% of…
The Impact of On-Site Weight Bearing CT at Tennessee Orthopedic Alliance
Jeff McPherson, MBA, FACMPE, East Tennessee Market President, Tennessee Orthopedic Alliance, highlights says weight bearing CT has become an integral part of the practice. Patients no longer have to go off-site for CT scans. "It's a great opportunity for [patients]…
Assessment of Knee Instability in ACL-Injured Knees Using Weight Bearing Computed Tomography
Key Points: Anterior tibial translation (ATT) and femorotibial rotation (FTR) are the two most common indicators of an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. The effects of weight bearing have proven to increase the sensitivity to ATT in ACL injured knees…
